My name is Tanya Luiten. I am the founder and Program Director for Town and Country Preschool. Opening a preschool has been a dream of mine for many years. I have been working with children and families for over 25 years. My education includes a BA degree in Child Development as well as Psychology. I earned a MA degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy in 1990 from The California Family Study Center in California. My experience consists of working as a preschool teachers assistant, preschool teacher, preschool director, social worker with the Department of Human Services and a private practice as a family therapist. I opened a preschool for the YMCA which was very rewarding. My personal life includes a more than wonderful husband and two beautiful children; my daughter is seven and my son is 10. We enjoy camping, fishing, and riding motorcycles. Opening Town and Country has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever encountered and I love what I do.

We want you and your family to feel completely comfortable with our policies and procedures. We welcome any comments and suggestions you may have and encourage you to be a part of your child’s preschool experience. At Town and Country Preschool our main objective is to insure that your child have a very memorable preschool experience.

Mission Statement
Our mission at Town and Country Preschool is to provide your child with a safe and enriching environment while introducing the skills that they will need as they begin the path to their future.

Philosophy
At Town and Country Preschool we believe children learn best through hands on activities. Skills such as phonics, literacy, socialization, mathematics and self-esteem are all taught through activities like art, science, music and movement, dramatic play and social studies. In addition, we believe that making your child feel like a very special individual will enhance his/her learning experience.

Programs
At Town and Country Preschool, we offer preschool, pre-kindergarten, and extended care programs. Please visit the Programs page to see detailed information about each program. We will be considering a summer camp program following our first year.

Children With Special Needs
No child will be refused due to special needs. However, since Town and Country Preschool may not have the resources to care for children with special needs, each child will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Food Allergy Awareness
Town and Country Preschool is fully aware of the seriousness of food allergies among our children today. We strive to make your child’s preschool environment safe and make you as parents feel confident each and every day your child attends our program. We have staff that are trained in Medication Administration as well as a nurse consultant who reviews your child’s health plan on a frequent basis. It is essential your child have a health plan on file prior to your child’s first day at school. We cannot administer ANY medication without the proper authorization from a medical professional.

Inclement Weather
Town and Country Preschool aims at keeping our families safe, however we respect the fact that not all parents can find alternate care for their children during inclement weather when they still have to work. Therefore we have designed two policies in hopes of accommodating all. The policies read as follows:

Preschool and Pre-K – If D49 closes due to inclement weather, Town and Country will close their preschool/pre-k classes. If D49 determines a delay, Town and Country Preschool WILL NOT delay unless the need is determined by Town and Country Preschool.

Extended Care – Town and Country Preschool will close/delay the extended care classes ONLY when a need is determined. That need will be determined by the staff at Town and Country Preschool, NOT D49.

There are several ways in which you can learn about closures. You can call the school at 719-494-0758 and listen to a recorded message, you can visit our website, you can also sign up for e-mails and follow us on Twitter.